Zen Fest search suit filed
Three attorneys file a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of all patrons who were illegally searched at the 1998 festival.

Doctor not guilty on sex charge
Jurors say there was not enough evidence to convict Dr. Zafar Shah of molesting a 15-year-old girl. "Why would I lie?" Shah's young accuser says.

Stop leads to record drug bust, police say
Trying to stop a car for a minor violation, police say they instead stumbled into something much larger.

Firms near deal to call Pasco home
Two manufacturers are close to signing on at an industrial park and two others are hot prospects.

No beach in works for new state park
The park will have canoeing, kayaking, wildlife-watching and possibly camping facilities.

Sidewalk plan lands funding in Port Richey budget item
PORT RICHEY -- Rachael Wernet wasn't there when the preliminary budget was given to the City Council before their regular meeting Tuesday night. She took her seat unaware what had been put in the budget.

Brothers may find it hard to bond in jail
A man says he got himself arrested on purpose so that he could see his brother in jail, according to a deputy's report.

Budget proposes doubling the pay of City Council
But Port Richey members' first raise in 18 years would require referendum approval.

Residents deserve better from City Council
Re: Jockeying council member needs to be reined in, July 21.

Brawling suspect lands in jail
ZEPHYRHILLS -- A brawl with friends Tuesday led to a series of violent outbursts and left a nurse with a broken nose after a Zephyrhills man apparently went out of control, according to Pasco County Sheriff's Office reports.

Apology lets man escape hate crime charges
A Pinellas man won't face prison after he says "I'm sorry" to a man he attacked and yelled racial slurs at on a golf course.

Dwyer sets example for younger players
When Courtney Dwyer plays tennis, the teenager plays each point like as if it's match point.

Aggressive play costs Dade City
LAND O'LAKES -- The Land O'Lakes junior softball and Dade City major baseball all-star teams were within one game of the Section III finals before taking the field Tuesday night.

Final shot at 12 feet looming over James
The Junior Olympic National Championships represent the last chance for Pasco's Sarah James to reach her personal goal.